Graduate Assistant, Interfaith Institute

Company Description

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg's mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

This position will work an average of 10 hours a week each 9 month academic year, between 2024-2026.

Summary of Position: The Interfaith Institute's programming includes opportunities for interfaith dialogue and classes, which feed the knowledge base of interreligious leadership. It offers service projects in the religiously diverse Cedar-Riverside community, which builds skills of intercultural and interreligious competence. And in curricular and co-curricular settings, it explores questions of meaning and purpose, developing a sensibility for interreligious leadership. The Graduate Assistant focuses on partner relations to develop programming opportunities within our community.

Primary Responsibilities

• Network with potential community partners to build relationships to co-create programming opportunities.

• Work with the Interfaith Institute team to develop interfaith competency co-curricular initiatives with university partners, both on the Augsburg campus and with campus partners around the country.

• Assist with off-campus partnership outreach, including presentations and research for community and corporate partners.

• Assist the Executive Director with marketing and communications for the Institute.

• All other duties as apparent or assigned by the Executive Director.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Sedentary work for long periods.

• Regular phone and computer use.

• The typical work environment is a private office.

• Potential to meet with partners in off-campus community settings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Be enrolled in one of the following Augsburg University Graduate Programs; Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL), Master of Arts in Business Administration (MBA), Master of Arts in Social Work (MSW). Candidates do not need to be enrolled at the time of application but will need to be enrolled by the start of the fellowship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with experience or interest in working with people from different religious traditions/worldviews preferred.

• Candidates with experience working in community settings and/or building community partnerships preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse work environment.

• Strong listening skills.

• Demonstrated integrity and trustworthiness.

• Attention to detail and ability to follow-through on tasks.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Technological/computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suite.

Terms of the Graduate Assistantship

• This position will work an average of 10 hours a week per nine (9) month academic year, beginning fall 2024 and ending spring 2026. The duration of the assistantship is two years.

• Must be enrolled in an Augsburg graduate program for a minimum of two (2) courses per term (6 credits).

• The graduate assistant will receive full tuition benefits.

• If the graduate assistant withdraws prior to the conclusion of the two-year term, or is not able to maintain satisfactory academic standing, all tuition costs/benefits will be assumed by the graduate assistant.

• Graduate assistants are responsible for payment of all non-tuition costs, including student fees, parking fees, finance charges on unpaid balances, books/supplies, etc.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.